Sclerotherapy Vein Treatments / Varicose Vein Removal

GOAL

Eliminate or reduce varicose veins showing or bulging through skin

TECH

Injection

DOWNTIME

None

COST

$350 per area

Ali Vafa MD, MPH

Dr. Vafa is a board certified physician specializing in the use of Botox Cosmetics, Dysport, Xeomin, Sculptra, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Perlane, Boletero, Radiesse, Kybella, Cosmetic Laser Procedures, Radio-Wave Surgery, Smartlipo and the treatment of acne and facial aesthetics. Dr. Vafa performs thousands of aesthetics procedures yearly, making him one of a handful of physicians in New York who has been awarded a Diamond Level Provider designation from Allergan - a level designated to a select number of physicians providing over 100,000 units of Botox Cosmetic treatments and/or over 2000 filler procedures per year. He was awarded the Chairman Level Provider designation which is the highest level provider for Galderma, the makers of Sculptra, Dysport and Restylane and also a Black Level Premier Injector designation by Merz Aesthetics. His work is often referred to as “the downtown look” by his patients- referring to a natural look that does not appear overdone yet yields amazing results*. Dr. Vafa is also an accomplished painter and sculptor whose work was exhibited in galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Vancouver, among other cities. Click here for a complete bio of Dr. Vafa.

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Vein Treatment on Legs

Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment by Dr. Vafa in NYC*

Laser Vein Treatment on Nose

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frequently asked questions*

How does the treatment work?
A sclerosing agent is injected into the vein using a very fine needle. This damages the vessel lining causing causing the wall of the vessel to stick together. Blood stops flowing through the veins and the body treats them as damaged tissue which is slowly absorbed over a period of time.

What is the treatment like?
Each treatment session lasts 20-30 minutes. The needles used are very fine so discomfort is minimal and the treatment is generally painless. Once treated it can take between 2 weeks and 3 months for the veins to completely disappear.

How successful is sclerotherapy?
After treatment most patients can expect a 80-90% improvement in the treated vessel. The fading process is gradual with treated veins fading up to three months after the last treatment.

After the treament:
Normal activities can be resumed immediately.
Some patients with substantial reticular veins may be advised to wear support stockings for
period of time after the treatment.
You are recommended to walk as much as possible. Walking works the calf muscles and
pumps blood through other vessels back to the heart. This reduces the pressure in the
superficial vessels.

Will treated vessels recur?
Veins treated adequately by Sclerotherapy should not recur. However, the underlying problem is not corrected and therefore new vessels may appear with time. An annual review is recommended to detect development of new vessels, which can then be treated.*

How many treaments will I need?
Several sessions may be required depending on the extent and size of the veins. On average veins on the legs require between 2-4 treatment sessions. This will be discussed during your consultation.*

Are there any side-effects?*
Even when a highly experienced physician is performing the treatment, there are a number of possible side effects.Red, raised area at the treatment site. These should disappear within 24 hoursBruises, at the injection site. These will disappear in 7-10 daysAching in the leg for a day or two following treatment. This is uncommon but if it does occur it can usually be relieved by walking or paracetamol can also be takenBlood trapped in the sclerosed vein may cause the vein to be more noticeable and the vessel tender in the first few days to weeks after the treatmentAllergic reactions to the sclerosing agent. Although very rare, if this happens the treatment will be stopped immediately

What should I do before treatment?
Please avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E and Aloe Vera preparations for at least 10 days.